Kathie Hess Crouse is a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 19. She assumed office on December 1, 2022. Her current term ends on December 1, 2026. Crouse is running for re-election to the West Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 19. Hess Crouse was appointed to the West Virginia House of Delegates on November 24, 2021 by Gov. Jim Justice to replace Joshua Higginbotham.